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AMERICANS ABROAD.

do you remember, love-" said,
Our happy wedding trip?
The skies were bright then overh cad,
The cup of joy was at my lip.
And dear old Nature seemed to smile
When you aud went up the Nile.
do you remember Cairo. dear,
With all its wondrous sights
It's beggars, picturesque and queer;
Its clear, bright days and moonlight
nights7"
She said: "F or Cairo I don't care,
We had our first real quarrel there
"And Memphis too. quickly add,
$50 mummified and tomby;
The very air. 1 think, was sad.'
Said she, sit was not gloomy
To me- How could it be so, when
We kissed there and made up AGAIN."
"Ah, well,' said, Those dear old days
never shall forget;
They Iinger in golden haze:
see the Theban temples yet"
sob, Thebesi" she said, with abstract air.
81 lost my veil, a new one, there"
what sights at Luxor, far away;
What obelisks and sphinxes!
What grand carved statues. old and grayl
What black-eyed Arab m1nxes"
SAT Luxor" said she, with sigh,
II had cold, and you, a sty."
And Carnak when the word is said,
see that ancient land,
Before which 1 would bow my head
And stand with hat in hand"
"Carnak?" she murmured; "let me see,
Twas there we lunched on eggs and tea''
bessie CHANDLER, in the american Maya
zine.
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GOLD PRODUCT OF CALIFoRNIA.-The
Bait. Sun states that according to the last
census, the gold product of California alone,
excluding the adjacent country, whose DE-
velopment was largely the work of the ener-
getic forty-niners, aggregated, up to 1880,
as much as 81, zoe, 900, 00O not to mention
her production of silver, mercury, copper,
borax, wheat, wine and luscious fruits. In
the production of gold California still holds
the first place among the gold-producing
countries, though the prosperity of her 900,
coo people is not now dependent upon mir
ing in the same degree as formerly, agricul
ture and manufacturing having outstripped
the earlier industry. California produced
in the census year 51.38 per cent. of the
total gold product of the United States, aud
she continues to produce from $13, 200, 900
to $15, 100000 year, thanks to the great
improvements in mining operations that
time and experience have evolved. 1t is
estimated that one hundred thousand men
reached California in search of gold in 1949.
travelling across the continent, or by way of
Panama, or around the Horn. Their find
ings in 1650'53 averaged it is estimated,
about $65, QUO, 600 year, and, on the sup
position of rs, 600 miners actually employ
ed, it is estimated that the average earnings
were fully So day per man, though during
the year following the first discovery the
average is thought to have been as high as
$40 day. Their hegira to the diggings,
their wild life and adventures, constitute
the most romantic page of our history. But
something more substantial than romantic
story has resulted from their vast expend-
ture of labor and thought Great political,
social and financial changes have been ef-
fected, and an empire rich in every form of
wealth has been built up ON the Pacific
coast. To the forty miners belongs the
credit Of having advanced by hundred
years, perhaps, the settlement of all that
part of the United States west of the Tooth
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25
The Best Mathnd.

The most agreeable as well as the most
effective methed of dispelling Headaches.
Colds, and Fevers, or cleansing the system
is by taking a few doses of the pleasant
California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of
Figs. 1t acts gently but effectively,
strengthening the organs on which it acts
SO that regular habits may be formed
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Co., San Francisco, Cal. For sale in
50 cent and 81 bottles by W. M. ALLEN s.
Bro, Staunton, Va. may4-taug1
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Ground Down.

An old negro who had been engaged to
do work on farm, went to the proprietor
the day after he was employed, and said:
Boss, skuse me, sab, but dar's er few
p'ints dat furgot to ak yer yist'day. All
ober dis hear country, sab, Use said ter be
de bes' han on or farm, an I wants tor hah
or little understandin' wild yer. Oars some
things, sab, dat yer mustn't 'spect me ter
do"
"What are they?''
'sWall, sab, yer mustn't 'speck me tel
pull fodder"
'tAll right
tNur set out cabbage plants"
well, as you are regarded as the most
trustworthy man in the neighborhood, l
will relieve you from such duties.''
THANK yer, sab, but wait er mint. Nur
turn de grind stone"
"Well."
..Nur draw water fur de steers"
"Go ahead"
"Yes, sab, thankee. Muir git up befo'
day, nur chop stove wood, nur hep kill
hogs, nur pillow, nur hoe cotton, nur-"
"Hold on"
t'Wall, sah."
ssWhat do you propose to do?"
ivy, work on de farm, sab, but l
mustn't clean out de we'll, nur feed de stock,
nur cut wheat, nur-''
"Hold on. don't want you."
"Why so, sah2''
because you don't want to work"
'sDar yer go, jes' like all de res o. de
white folks. Say that niger doan wan
ter work jest bercase he doan wanter kill
hisse'f. Long ez he jis gifts right down an
humps hisse'f ter death da doan say Ell
word, but soon ez he says dat he amt will.
in ter die, wy den da comes roun' maxim
or big mouf or bout it."
"Well." said the proprietor, after a
moments reflection, Gas need man tx
see that the other hands do their work well
you may 60 ahead"
"Bleeged ter yer, sab, deed I is. III
make yer de bes' oberseer yer eber seed
case Tse allus got de intrust O. de 'prietel
at heart. Hole on, boss; jes er nader word
please, sah."
"Well, what is it.''
"What sorter whisky does yer drink"
81 don't drink any,"
'sBut what kline IS yer goin' ter turn mt
loose er mung?"
"NOne."
"Ain't gwineter hab er barr'l wild er til
cup on it?''
'fOf course not.'
"Den' sab, we kant trade. White folk
'specks or niger ter work his life or wa.
widout gittln' any 'freshments. No user
takin,' sab; dar amt no finitness twixt us.
-Arkansay Traveller.
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On SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER
LAND SALES.
rxEcUToR,s SALE of REAL ESTATE.

ExECUTOR's SALE of REAL ESTATE.
AS executor Of the will Of Robert g. Bickle,
decd. will, in front of the courthouse, in the
city of Staunton, on
Friday, the 10Th day Of June, 1887,
sell, at public auction, the following parcels
of real estate in the city of Staunton -
LIST, A vacant lot ON the West side of North
Lewis Street known as the Merlilatt lot,
End. A vacant lot on the West side of North
Lewis Street known as the Kivlighan lot.
3rd, A lot with a brick shop on the North
west side of Middlebrook Street, opposite Mil
ler's coal. yard. and now occupied by B. F.
Stockton as tenant.
4th, A Store house and lot on the South side
of East Beverly. designated as. No. s, and now
occupied BY M. Mcnamara, Merchant Tailor.
side of West Frederick street, adjoining the
Mozart property, designated as No. 206, known
as the Patterson House.
TERMS ;-One- third of the purchase price
cash, and the reeidue in one, two, and three
years of equal instruments, with interest from
day of sale. the purchaser to give bonds, with
approved personal security, and the title re-
tanned as ultimate security. Sale to commence
at IL O'Clock, a. m. WIN. T. RUSH,
Executor.
4. M. Gushing e. Son, Auction GERS.
mayl8-4t
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"The light that lies

is ray of heavens own brightness; but il
is, alas! often dimmed and quenched by
some wearing disease, perhaps silently
borne, but taking all comfort and enjoy
ment out of life. That light of the house
hold can be rekindled and made to glow
with its natural brightness. DR.. r. V.
Pierce's "Favorite Prescription is po-
tent specific for most of the chronic weak
nesses and diseases peculiar to women.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25

"My dad knows more'n George Wash
ington." why? % "Cos George Wash
ington couldn't tell lie, but my dad kin,
for when told him I. hadn't been a fishin'
he said he knowed better, and thumped me
fur lynn. He kin tell lie the minute he
sees one, you bet. "-Ddnsuille Breeze.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25
Cured at your Home.

DEAF AMI DUMB
Staunton, Va, March 18th, 1887.
neuralgia OF the head
face and confined bed the OF the
light Three attended but with lit
tie benefit them thought would lose and
advised North and consult ocus My brother Sec
notice of the Food Treatment Co., called In DE-
The lessened the Inflammation In eyes and
left We the right greatly better and
rapidly. L. f. ELLlNGER.
Engcr employed at the institution
an integrity. T. s. DOYLE, Principal D. D. & B.. 1.
NELLY's FORD NELSON Co VA.
November s. 1885,
dyspepsia for eight Was unfit
could but little bread and
number medicines and treated by the
physicians adjoining counties
cepble relief consulted Dr. Harnsberge
build In three nonhsI CURED
had gained lhs a. and going all the time.
j. W. WITT.
personally acquainted with Mr. J. W WITT and know the
above statement to be correct. w. REEVES MCCoMB
Staunton Va, April End, 1887.
certify August 1886 Dr. Barnsbeger
Piles and Fisula. In the
summer of 1855 unsuccesuly operated on by two eminent
physicians. j. s. STRAYER.
WITNFssI the treatment, and
WINGED permanent. G. W. KEMPER, M. d.
9th day of November
1885, JOHN H. MOORE, j. P.
COMPANY.
Street. staunton, Va.
lie. Tenn. maylS-6m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25
Saturday, June 11th, 1887,
G. E. KEMPER.
A. H. FULTZ.
ALEX. +. ROBERTSON,
Com miSsiOnerS,
of Sta1nton, to s0it::-

Tirginia-Cfty of Stdunto7l, to a0it:-
I hereby certify that Alexander F. Robertson.
Commissioner. has given bond. with security.
as required by law and by decree entered on
the 10Th day of March, 1887, in the Chancery
Cause OF F. Alexander Co., ct ais. Plaintiffs.
against John v. Erwin. Defendant, pending in
the Court of Hastings for the City of Staunton.
Given under my hand this 18th day of May.
1887. NEWTON ARGENBRIGHT,
may 18-tds Clerk.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.-Pursu-
II ant to decree of Circuit Court in Osborne
& Co. VS.. Trotter G. ais, and suits heard there
with, we will offer at public auction, in front
of the Courthouse, in Staunton, on
Wednesday, June LIST. 1887,
the residence of Arch. D: Trotter. decd. in said
city. This is a comfortable frame house, capa-
cious and well located for business. The lot is
one of the most desira BILE on the mark ct, 'front.'
ing 82k feet on each of two principal streets.
Augusta and New, with depth of ga feet, and
adjoining the residence Of Capt James Bum
gardner.
1t will be offered first in three or more lots
No. !, fronting on New st. Az feetand rum ming
back ia feet. known as the stable lot lot No. 2,
fronting AZ feet on New with same depth, and
lot No. 8. fronting S21S feet on Augusta and
running back $50 feet. with the dwelling-house
thereon-the last named lot may be offered in
two parcels-and next as whole, and sold on
the highest bidding.
TERMs.-Cash or costs of sale, and costs OF
James H., Kate and Haywood Trotter in the
main suit, and the residue in three equal year
ly payments, bearing interest from day of sale,
upon bond and security-titl retained till
payment. GEO. NJ. COCHRAN, JR.,
ALEX. Fl. FULTZ,
THOMAS d. RANSOM,
Commissioners.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25

1t is said that snake will wiggle and
show signs of vitality long time without
any head. The dude will do the same
thing without any braIns.-Exchanqc
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25

The first morning after using it my flesh II
had no SKIN only on the end of my nose) was
pink color. Next day 1t was kind OF white,
out 1t being painful In about two weeks
could stand straight, but not walk, was SO
weak, but my sores were nearly well: Then I
VENT. and in three days was worse than ever.
was one mass of pimples from the top OF my
painful would not do justice to the case. In
from two to four days they burst and left q
small scale, which dropped off and left the
spot pure and the skin white, and as near as |
can Judge 1 was cured in about six to eight
weeks, and up to this date Ii. e. from January,
1873. to January, 1857, have not been sick In
any way, or have had the least signs of the
disease reappearing on me. l have an excel
lent appetite, and have the very best of health.
MY limbs are straight, supple, and strong; ,
out the least signs of the disease yet. The on
ly difference fad in myself is that my skin
is finer softer, and not SO liable to get chapped
as is other persons.
No doubt many persons will not believe this
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25

The huge, drastic, gripping, sickening
pills ara fast being superseded by Or,
eierce's "Purgative Pellets.h Sold by
druggists,
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Wednesday, June LIST, 1887

This is to certify that Geo. M Cochran, Jr.,
one of the Com missioners appointed by decree
of June 10th, 1855, in Osborne d Co. VS.. Trotter
& ais, has given bond in the penalty of SO 0000 co.
with conditions as required by law.
mayll-4 I. N. RYAN. Clerk
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25
PROPERTY FOR SALE
Y IN THE TOWN OF GREENVILLE, VA

We offer for sale very cheap, several lots in
New Greenville, and also an elegant dwelling
just completed rooms, conveniently .arrang-
ed, suitable for summer residence or private
school; size of lot made to spit purchaser. This
is part of the property formerly belonging to
the Gillian estate.
Also corner lot on Main street, also house and
lot opposite residence of w. F. Smith; title I'M
questioned. All this property will be sold pri.
vately on terms that will make 1t paying in.
vestment A G. DUNCAN IL CO..
mar3O2mos Greenville, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25

l. ]. N. Ryan, Clerk of the Circuit Court of
h ,ha ao has heep eiven
Given under my hand this LIST day of Novem-
Der, 1885. J.. N RYAN, Clerk
CnavIl,4ta
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25
saturdav the IN o,av of ,1xue 1Ss7.

a certain tract Of land in the northern part of
Augusta county, containing 81 acres, more
or less. adjoining the lands of Lambert and
and formerly owned by Miss Jane
X. Lofland, and now owned by Geo. H. Craun.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-fourth in cash. and the
residue in three equal payments. at 6, IL, and
Is months respectively-the purchaser execu-
ting bonds with approved personal security
for the deferred payments, bearing interest
from the day of sale, and the title retained as
ultimate security. G. M. COCHRAN, JR.,
Commissioner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25
The improvements

consist of roomy and well-arranged ~
Frame Dwelling, nearly new. situated Esa#
in a large grove. of native oaks and &C. s4as9
cupying an eminence from which one of the
most beautiful and extensive views in the Val
ley may be obtained. The outbuildings are
ample and in excellent repair. A young and
vigorous orchard of choice fruit will in a year
Or two be in full bearing. At the house are
large cistern and artesian well, and there is
running water in every field.
Considering its proximity to the city, the
place offers an excellent investment to an
terprising man. 1t is within a quarter of
mile of the finest turnpike in Virginia-just
far enough to avoid the annoyance incident to
much travelled thoToughfare, and near
enough to get the full advantage of fine road.
The place offers excellent facilities for truck
ing and its nearness to the Staunton markets
would make it profitable.
This property is offered at a reasonable price
and on easy terms Parties desiring to exam.
inc 1t should call upon Mr.. Harris who resides
there. For terms, &C., address
G. g. GOOCH,
au4-tf Maysville, KY.
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+. O. PIERCE & CO.'S
PREPARED HOUSE PAINTS,

During the many years that our paint
had been upon the market. we have con-
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recommended in the strongest possible
language; and that parties who have not
heretofore used our goods may have no
hesitation in trying them, we offer every
package of our Pure Prepared House
Paints under the following
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25
1870 ACRES

of fine land, admirably located and in a high
state of cultivation. This land has long been
celebrated for Its unusual cropping qualities,
and is regarded as one of the best tracts in the
county. 1t has been greatly improved in the
ton throughout. A new plank fence extends
along the entire front, and all of the cross
fences are in thorough order
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25
HIR 'ss.,,., ROOT BEER.

Package 20 cents, makes gallons Of a
delicious, sparkling, temperance beverage
Strengthens and purifies the blood. Its
purity and delicacy commend it to all. Sold
by all druggists and storekeepers. mayll-4t
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II AND SALE.-By virtue of decree of the
suit of Gardner, &C., VS.. Craun, rendered at the
May term, 1885, will, as Commissioner, sell
at public auction, in front of the Court house
in Stanton on
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25
COMMIsSIONERs, SALE AZ HOUSE

TOMMISSIONERS'S SALE OF A HOUSE
~ AND LOBBY virtue of decree of the
Hastings Court for the City of Staunton render.
ed on March 10Th, 1887, in the Chancery cause OF
Frank Alexander ct al Us. John v. Erwin, the
undersigned Commissioners appointed for the
purpose, will offer for sale at public auction to
the highest bidder, in front of the Court. house
of Augusta county, on
Saturday, June 1lth, 1887,
at O'Clock P Nj, the house and two lots upon
which the defendant, John v. Erwin. now
resides. situated in the City of Staunton on the
street leading from the MiddlebrOOk to the
Greenville road at the intersection of said road
and Gay street opposite the residence of New
ton Argenbright, Esq. The house is situated
on a corner lot. commanding magnificent
view, and the lot ia 100 feet front by l4O deep,
wi tn !6-foot alley ia the rear. Water in yard.
good lights and walks.
TERMs.-Cash IL hand sufficient to pay costs
of suit and sale. and the residue of the pur-
chase money upon credit of one, two, and
three years. purchaser executing bonds in
equal instalments for the deferred payments
bearing date from day of sale, with interes t
from date. with approved personal security.
and the title to be retained as ultimate secur-
ity.
c. E. KEMPER,
A III
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/ VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.


In consequence OF business engagements In
another State. which will require my personal
attention, 1 offer for sale privately, my farm
lying three miles North of Stanton and
about quarter of mile East of the Valley
Turnpike. The tract is part of the old Wayt
Re11 farm and pnptaipS-
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-05-25
PlOWS! PLOWS! FLOWS!
We have just received a large lot OF
BIssELL CHILLED FLOW,

and are selling to the farmers of Augusta and
adjacent counties.
We have excellent certificates from some
who have us,ai them, and will be pleased not
only to show the certificates, but will take spe-
ciai care to exhibit the desirable poir is of the
pillow to any who may call to see us. You will
ind II to your interest to examine before buy
ing elsewhere. Yours, &C.,
BAKER BROS.
P.S.-The Albemarle Ploughing Society gave
our Pillow Ist certificate, in O. contest with sew
en- On other Chilled Plows.
We have Single and DoubIe-shovel Plows.
and Guilt vators of superior makes. feb9
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GUARANTEES:

We guarantee This paint to be composed Of
Rhite Lead, OTide Of Zinc and C0loring
Matter ground only in Pure Linseed Oil
Nth SUFFICIENT Spirits Thrpentine and Dryer,
,ohich. ,ohen property applied ,0illnot crack,
peal or chalk OF. And zee herebydsree to
repaint at our oWn expense any job upon
uhich IL has been used and failed 10 bear out
our expectation and do good serUice
F. o. PIERCE d co.
The Osceola times., 1887-08-13

Utah law-the first Of the kind on
record here. | think a conviction
rather doubtful, for the reason that
one of the Governments principal
witnesses has been spirited away,
the little correspondent is in New
York, but process has been issued
for her.
Mrs. Cleveland is glcefully dis
porting herself in the foamy waves
Of Buzzard's Bay on the coast OF New
England. The other day in the lit
tie village of Marion, where she stops
it was noised abroad that Mrs. Cleye-
land was gong to take plunge in
the surf, but when she appeared on
the beach 20OO people were assem-
bled to see the sight, yet | need
hardly add they were disappointed.
The Osceola times., 1887-08-13
Notice.
s.is-st

IL THE PULASKI CHASCERY COURT.
At the April term thereof, A. ID, lss;-Un the
lst day OF August. A. ID 1887,
THE STATE OF ARKANSAS,
No l02, vs.,
Certain lands in Mississippi County, Arkansas
The state Of Arkan sas has this day FLED hei
complaint In Equity to enforce her vendors lien
upon the following described lands, to wit:
The South half Of Section ~, Township II
North, Range East, so acres Of Internal I'm
provemenr Lands in Mississippi County, Ar
Kansas SAID lands were sold by the State Of
Ar. ansas on the 9Th day OF February. 1872, TO
A. l.. Dill. sssi igned to q W Undethill; q.
W Undvrhill assigned 10 A l.. Dill fr S4JO, 90
with six per cent. interest from date until paid,
which amounts remain wholly unpaid. All
claimants To said lands are hereby warned TO
appear and defend against said complaint on or
before the third day OF the next October Term
Of the Pulsrki Chancery Court to be holden on
the 3rd day OF October, 1857. vt Its Court room
In he city OF Little Rock, In Pulaski county,
Arkansas.
TX TESTIMONY that The above is a true copy
from the record OF proceedings Of the Pulaski
Chancrry Court In the above styled cause.
H. X BROWN, Cleik or Pulaski Chan
Gerry Court. hereunto set my hand, and
afix the seal Of said Court on this list
lScsll day Of Augsut, 1887.
R. BROWN, Clerk.